Song of the Hell Witch

Rekindled romance spreads new wings in this atmospheric romantic fantasy,where magic empowers women trapped inside an oppressive patriarchy. This striking debut novel is perfect for fans of the feminist ideals in When Women Were Dragons and the unique magic system in One Dark Window. Once a vicious street ratPrudence Merriweather has clawed her way to the top of society and now enjoys newfound power as the Duchess of Talonsbury. All she has to do to protect her fragile position is maintain the act of gentilitymake her husband happyΓÇöand keep her monstrous magic a secret. Puck Reedthe Thief Lord of Talonsburyonce delighted in taking risks and humiliating the social elite at any costbut now lives a quieter criminal lifestyle. With a daughter of his own to protectPuck tries to lay low and stay safe for her benefit. His daughterBeasuffers from a mysterious illness bent on killing herand Puck will stop at nothing to find a cure. When PrudenceΓÇÖs magic betrays hershe has no choice but to fleeΓÇöand who better to smuggle her out of the city than her childhood best friend and former sweetheartPuck Reed? With the help of old friends and new alliesthey learn about Stormlasha safe haven miles beyond the city walls where women and their magic can flourish beyond the oppressive eye of LeoraΓÇÖs religious fanatics. Stormlash may also hold the key to curing BeaΓÇÖs illness. The challenge? Keep her alive long enough to get there. With BeaΓÇÖs illness claiming more of her strengthPuck and Pru must work together to reach Stormlash andin the processconfront a growing evil threatening to devour the country they call home. Perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent and Hannah Whittenthis second-chance romantic fantasy features monstrous women stepping into their full powera father who will do anything to save his daughterand the rekindled flame of an oldenduring love.